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Behavioral Intervention

Balance Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis

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Led By James Moore, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Miami
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Must be 18 to 70 years of age
Medical diagnosis of MS confirmed by a neurologist
Must not have
Presence of concurrent neurological or orthopedic disorders
Unable to perform the experimental tasks
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 6 weeks (post intervention)
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial studied how postural adjustments and targeted training improved balance and posture in people with MS.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals aged 18-70 with a confirmed diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by a neurologist. Participants must be able to stand unaided for at least 3 minutes and have a disease severity score of 5 or lower. They should speak English or Spanish and have normal vision or corrected vision.
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effectiveness of balance-targeted exercises on improving balance ability and postural responses in people with MS. It focuses on anticipatory and compensatory postural adjustments through a specialized training program.
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly stated, potential side effects may include muscle soreness, fatigue, increased risk of falls during exercise, and joint strain due to the physical nature of balance exercises.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 70 years old.
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My MS diagnosis has been confirmed by a neurologist.
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I can stand on my own for at least 3 minutes.
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My vision is normal or corrected to normal.
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My mobility is moderately affected by my condition.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have a neurological or orthopedic condition.
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I cannot do the tasks required in the study.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 6 weeks (post intervention)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 6 weeks (post intervention) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in APA as measured by microvolts
Change in CPA as measured by microvolts
Change in balance ability as measured by the BESTest
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Secondary study objectives
Change in balance confidence as measured by ABC
Change in quality of life as measured by the MSQoL-54

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Balance targeted exercises groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
participants in this group will receive the balance targeted exercises for up to 6 weeks

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MiamiLead Sponsor
949 Previous Clinical Trials
428,442 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
5,142 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis
James Moore, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Miami
~0 spots leftby Dec 2024
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